Japan recently enacted a law prohibiting the misuse of object-tracking devices used to prevent loss. These "Lost-Item Tags" have become a must-have in modern society, but concerns have grown over privacy intrusions as there have been incidents where they were used with malicious intent. The government aims not only to avoid potential personal privacy violations but also to foster a safer environment for the use of such digital tools.

In Japan, the usage of item-tracking devices, like the AirTag by Apple, gained popularity due to their convenient nature. However, concerns rose with the increase of incidents where these were abused, such as stalking or tracking without consent. The protection of privacy is highly valued in Japanese society, prompting the government to take quick and decisive action.

Similar issues in the EU and US have been handled mostly based on existing laws protecting individual privacy rights, without establishing specific legislation yet. However, conversations and debates are ongoing regarding specific regulation of these devices due to the same privacy concerns experienced in Japan.